Debt Financing Specialist Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Milano, Milan, Italy; Sevilla, Seville, Spain

THE ROLE The role is to lead relationships with lenders and manage the debt facilities of funds (listed and private) that invest in Solar PV assets internationally. The successful candidate will ensure consistency and accuracy of outputs, as well as delivering and maintaining a high degree of customer service (internal and external). They will need to analyze complex financing documents, flag issues and support their resolution through to completion, and proactively drive continuous improvement within the Debt Management team. The Debt Financing Specialist is expected to undertake operational management of solar plants, with the responsibilities outlined below with minimum supervision and an advanced knowledge of financial modelling, extensive experience in managing and updating bank models, and strong financial analysis skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Ownership of responsibility for debt facility periodic reporting and covenant compliance, updating lender financial models and calculating financial ratios to ensure compliance. Preparing waiver and consent requests, as well as event-driven lender communications. Managing relationships with lenders, legal advisors and other external parties. Interpreting and mapping complex financing documents (facility agreements, security documents, accounts agreements) and advising internal teams and clients on requirements and restrictions. Analyzing and reporting potential risks and upsides for debt facilities under management. Participating in periodic meetings and providing status updates and analysis results to client. Coordinating internal providers of inputs (e.g. financial controllers, engineers, PPA teams) to consolidate information on asset performance for timely lender reporting. Providing support to investment teams on analysis of debt facility and ad-hoc requirements (i.e. facility amendments, renewal, refinancing) as and when necessary. Working in conjunction with fund management teams on market reporting requirements. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Time management & prioritization skills —effective workload management is critical. Excellent communication skills (in English and other European languages) —clear written and verbal communication is required. Flexibility —be open to learning and new tasks beyond the job description. Intellectual Curiosity —demonstrate a genuine interest in debt management and related topics. IT Literacy —intermediate-level Excel proficiency and comfort with IT systems. Delivery focus —proactive execution and quality output. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills . Passion for our mission —to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy. Our values —leadership, trust, responsibility, innovation and ‘bring your alpha’. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role as a financial advisor, bank or asset manager covering infrastructure. Bachelor’s or master’s degree required. Exposure to project and structured finance facilities, renewable energy financing, energy markets in EU jurisdiction is desirable. Progressing or holding a finance-related professional qualification (e.g. CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA) is desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (focus on Excel) required. Fluency in English required, Italian or Spanish desirable. WHAT WE OFFER A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn. International scope – we operate in over 8 countries. Hybrid working – you will need to be in the office at least twice a week, but can work remotely otherwise. Annual discretionary bonus. Health Insurance. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply here or send your application to If you are shortlisted, we will contact you within 14 days. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. We are committed to cultivating a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. ABOUT US NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector. We operate through three business units: NextEnergy Capital, WiseEnergy and Starlight. NextEnergy Capital manages the Group’s investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds. NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m. NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10‑12% target. NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries, with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target. NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised. NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling). WiseEnergy is the Group’s operating asset manager, providing solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW. Starlight is the Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects, having developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and progressing a pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield developments across global geographies. NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in environmental sustainability, primarily in Italy, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. NextEnergy Foundation is a non‑profit organisation founded in 2016 by the Group, focusing on clean energy in regions lacking it and contributing to poverty reduction. EEO STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or any other status protected by law. PRIVACY NOTICE By submitting your application we indicate that you have read and acknowledged NextEnergy Group’s Candidate Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr